September School Holiday Events for Kids and Teens
Looking for exciting things for kids and teens to do these school holidays in Brisbane? There’s plenty happening close to home these School Holidays.
From hands on activities, live shows to outdoor adventures in local parks, our free and low-cost Active and Healthy Program offers something for everyone. Families can enjoy arts and crafts, games, library activities, and even learn to skate workshops perfect for keeping young minds active and entertained.
We’ve highlighted a few great options happening in our local area, but there’s even more to discover across the city. Be sure to visit Brisbane City Council’s ‘What’s on in Brisbane’ page to explore the full range of school holiday activities, both locally and in surrounding suburbs.
There’s something for every age and interest. So, get out and enjoy the holidays!
Rock Climbing
Date & Time: Tue 22 Sept, 7:30am - 9:30am and Tue 29 Sept, 7:30am - 9:30am
Location: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, Kangaroo Point
Description: Bookings essential. Conquer your fears and experience the thrills of climbing at Kangaroo Point under the safe instruction of qualified facilitators. This is a Chillout event suitable for young people 10-17 years.
Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the activity. Adult belayer required for any participants under 13 years.
Bookings essential: To book visit Pinnacle Sports. For more information phone Pinnacle Sports on 3368 3335.
Age: 10-17 years old
Cost: $6
Fishing Fun
Date & Time: Tue 22 Sept, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Jindalee Boat Ramp
Description: Have fun learning or brushing up on your land-based fishing skills with the multi-award-winning team at 2 Bent Rods. All bait, tackle and equipment is provided. This is a GOLD'n'Kids event suitable for seniors and young people.
Bookings Essential: Bookings essential. To book visit 2 Bent Rods. For more information phone Sam on 0403 713 820.
Age: Seniors and young people
Cost: $6
Spring Hub Flower Power
Date: Tue 22 Sept, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Tue 29 Sept, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Thur 1 Oct, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha, Meet at the Auditorium lawn.
Description: Discover the fascinating world of flowers and the peculiar Pollinators who work with them at our Spring hub school holiday activities at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
Take off on a scientific exploration of our Sensory Garden, bursting with blooms of all shapes and sizes and bring your findings back to the hub where you can take a closer look with microscopes and magnifying glasses.
Get your hands dirty and turn science into art by making 3D clay pollen models and sensational seed balls. Finally compile all your field notes and decorate them with pen or a paintbrush while you discover more about the precious pollinators who help to keep our flowers fantastic and our fruit plentiful.
Bring a picnic blanket and lunch to enjoy on our grassy lawn.
Note: Children under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult.
Age: 4-16 years
Cost: Free
Fact finders: Unreal
Date & Time: Tue 22 Sept, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Is it true or false? Challenge your knowledge through staff-led activities inspired by Kate Simpson's Unreal.
Bookings: Bookings required. Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: 8–12 years
Cost: Free
Basketball Skills and Drills
Date & Time: Tue 22 Sept, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Tue 29 Sept, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Thur 1 Oct, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Carole Park Community Park, Ellen Grove
Description: Skill development and fun games with fundamental basketball skills, drills and 3x3 action.
Bookings: Visit Made Concepts Pty Ltd. For more information phone 0434 433 078.
Age: 6-17 years old
Cost: Free
Lord Mayor’s Children Program - Theatre Dome
Date & Time: Wed 23 Sept, 10:00am - 11:00am
Wed 23 Sept, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Brisbane City Hall
Description: Brisbane City Council proudly presents a special Lord Mayor's Children's Program for Brisbane Festival.
Step inside the TheatreDome! Channel Nine’s new entertaining and unconventional improv comedy show like no other.
Young drama students join up in the hunt for ultimate theatrical glory, under the watchful eye of our host, the Great Overseer. Alongside their mentors, teams will face off in a rapid-fire series of theatre games and comedic scenes to amuse and enthrall the ruler of the Dome. Quick wit, unflinching instinct, and commitment to the bit are high in demand — we assure you it will not be bland!
Can our teams’ theatrical thrills and spills earn the Overseer’s favour, and who amongst them will earn the right to be crowned as undisputed champions of the TheatreDome?
Accessible seating is available on the day.
Additional 1pm performance available for registration here.
Why not make a day of it and check out all of the other fun activities Brisbane City has to offer? Book a City Hall Clock Tower Tour, discover Brisbane’s art and history at the Museum of Brisbane, or wander through Roma Street Parklands and seek out one of the many playgrounds.
Bookings: Bookings required. To book, visit Eventbrite
Age: All ages
Cost: Free
Team Fitness Challenge
Date & Time: Wed 23 Sept, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: J.C. Slaughter Falls - Mt Coot-tha, Park area near entry.
Description: This unique team fitness challenge will be the most fun you ever had exercising. Giant connect 4 obstacle relay, group exercise challenge, tire pulling challenge, team tug of war, Tic Tac Toe relay and more.
Bookings: Visit Life. Be in it Funworks. For more information phone Glenn on 0403 221 676.
Age: 8-17 years old
Cost: Free
Cartoon Dave: How to draw every animal on the planet
Date & Time: Thu 24 Sept, 10:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Join Cartoon Dave for an awesome cartooning experience where you'll learn to drawn a range of characters and objects! Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.
Age: 7-12 year olds
Cost: Free
Family STEAM
Date & Time: Tue 29 Sept, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Mt Ommaney Library
Description: Join in the school holiday fun at your local library! Bring your friends and family for fun games and activities exploring emerging technologies, robotics, coding, science, communication and art.
Bookings: Phone Mount Ommaney Library on 07 3407 7010 to reserve your place.
Age: All ages
Cost: Free